Review of Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan (1989) by Lee R — 30 Jul 2009

The best and last of the Jason flicks through Paramount.

This review of Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan (1989) was written by Lee R on 30 Jul 2009.

Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan has generally received mixed reviews.

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